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I have tried just about everything on the stores shelves and the weeds just grow right back!
I bought some expensive concentrate by Ortho called '360', its claim was it stopped weed growth for 360 days, I mixed and sprayed as directed, (the weeds turned brown within 2 days) so I thought I had found a good weed killer, but within 2-3 weeks, slowly they began to turn green again, new weeds grew up in the same spot.
On a whim, I saw one of those propane weed torches on sale, I bought it and went thru 2 cans of propane treating all the weeds around my yard...within 3 days there was green coming back on the weeds, so it didnt really do anything. lol
Last summer I tried a homemade mixture that I saw on Facebook, using Dawn detergent and Epsom salt, all this did was shrivel the weeds up a little bit, but they quickly recovered.
A few years ago, I used a commercial product called 'Prosecutor', I think it was a Lesco product, it worked fairly well, but it was slow working, and the weeds would always grow right back.
My grandpa used to use diesel fuel as a weedkiller, but I cannot remember if it worked or not, I also remember having a neighbor at one time that used some kind of mixture with bleach as the main ingredient.
Im sure this question has been asked dozens of times on here, but can anyone suggest something that works? I dont care if its a home made mixture or something I buy.
I use either 2-4-D based selective or Round-Up non-selective.
Bayer and Round-Up have 2-4 d based selective herbicides (won't kill grass when applied correctly). Generally I get mine at a farm and ranch store. For stubborn weeds it's Round-up, but SPARINGLY. Some weeds, like kochia, are started to creep farther towards us- which sucks.
I try to use the 2-4 d in the natural prairie grass portion of our yard so as not to kill those good plants. I also use it in our 'yard' around the house. A lot of time in my yard? I use a long handled weed fork and dig them out.
You have to use a particular weed killer for different kinds of weeds. No weed killer works on everything. The two major classifications of weeds are broad leaf such as dandelions, and grassy weeds such as crabgrass. Some weeds such as crabgrass are best eliminated using a pre-emergent that is applied before the weed germinates. Chickweed is another one best controlled this way. Post-emergent weed killers are ones you spray on after the weed is actively growing. For both of these types of weed killers, timing is important. Creeping charlie is one of the most difficult weeds to control. Most experts recommend a weed killer with dicamba. I have found it takes several applications each season to control it.
If your choice is a glyphosate based product, pay close attention to the percentage listed on the container. The ready to use containers contain minimal glyphosate, and are mostly inert ingredients. I use concentrated glyphosate, up to 50% by volume....you can mix it to any strength you wish.
I've been known to use straight glyphosate concentrate undiluted on stubborn weeds. It's worked on those specific weeds. I only use it like that when all else has failed.
One other thing . . . make sure to spray weeds when the sun is out. Morning is best as the plants are in a receptive state then.
If your choice is a glyphosate based product, pay close attention to the percentage listed on the container. The ready to use containers contain minimal glyphosate, and are mostly inert ingredients. I use concentrated glyphosate, up to 50% by volume....you can mix it to any strength you wish.
I've been known to use straight glyphosate concentrate undiluted on stubborn weeds. It's worked on those specific weeds. I only use it like that when all else has failed.
One other thing . . . make sure to spray weeds when the sun is out. Morning is best as the plants are in a receptive state then.
Pay attention to the temperature. Glyphosate herbicide applications are temperature sensitive. Application when too hot can reduce its effect. You are adding pesticides to the environment. Only do it when you can minimize the volume.
My thought's too. A diamond scuffle hoe comes to mind for killing the roots of tough weeds that resist poisons. A hoe is better for the soil as well.
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